World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day recognised since 2012 by the UN, which takes place on 21 March every year.
On WDSD people with Down syndrome, their families, friends and advocates, work to raise awareness of what Down syndrome is, what it means to have Down syndrome, and how persons with Down syndrome play a vital role in lives and communities.
CONNECT for World Down Syndrome Day 2021
Covid has forced many individuals and organisations to adapt the ways that we connect and communicate with each other. It has been a huge challenge and many people, particularly those with disabilities, have been left behind.
It is important to find new ways of connecting that are accessible to everyone.
For WDSD 2021 the focus is on improving connections to ensure that all people with Down syndrome can CONNECT and participate on an equal basis with others.
Find out how you can get involved in a dedicated WDSD area: WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
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NFP organisation VMCH has shared some stories of people they support who have Down syndrome, and from one of their valued volunteers, to celebrate the day.